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What’s ahead for horror? And what does it take these days for some of the brightest — and clearly, most twisted — minds in the industry to succeed with frightening fare in today’s moviemaking climate?
More found footage films? More sequels to proven winners? Maybe some more studio support?
That’s what the experts will answer Tues., Oct. 15 in Los Angeles — but if you can’t be at the Art, Business and Future of Genre Film panel at the 2013 Screamfest Film Festival, don’t worry. Just settle in to CraveOnline for the evening as we bring you a live stream of the panel right here!
Moderated by Variety’s senior film critic Peter DeBruge, expect plenty of insight from genre veterans on the future of horror, thriller and action filmmaking. You can also live chat during the panel via that chat window above.
Some of the confirmed panelists include:
- Don Handfield (Producer) – Don is a writer, director, actor and producer. With his producing partner, Jeremy Renner and their company The Combine, Don is producing such upcoming films Kill the Messenger and Aztec Warrior. Don wrote and directed Touchback for Anchor Bay.
- Garrick Dion (SVP Development, Bold Pictures) – Garrick’s credits include Nicholas Winding Refn’s Drive, the coming of age drama Middle of Nowhere, starring Anton Yelchin, Eva Amurri and Susan Sarandon, Sony Pictures’ sci-fi sequel Starship Troopers: Marauder and How to Catch a Monster, the forthcoming directorial debut of actor Ryan Gosling. He is currently overseeing a slate of projects that includes Robert Rodriguez’s live-action remake of Ralph Bakshi & Frank Frazetta’s Fire and Ice, screenwriter Dan Gilroy’s directorial debut Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and a miniseries based on the life of Peter the Great.
- Marcus Young (Stunts) – With over 35 years of martial arts experience, Marcus Young has obtained a third degree black belt and continues his knowledge in various disciplines. He is a national and internationally recognized champion and specializes in weapons, forms and fighting. From his vast experience in the martial arts and athletic background, he exploded into the film industry and is notably one of Hollywood’s top stuntmen.
- Michael Colleary (Writer-Producer) – Michael has been a professional screen- and television writer for more than 25 years. His credits include Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Unnatural History and Face/Off, which “The New York Times” named one of the best 1,000 movies ever made.
- Lucy Mukerjee (SVP Development, After Dark Films) – Lucy has over a decade of experience as a producer and development executive. She has produced 18 theatrically released feature films, mostly for Lionsgate and Warner Bros, as well as being a key executive in the acquisition of over 40 horror movies for After Dark & Lionsgate’s bestselling brand “Horrorfest: 8 Films To Die For.” Lucy is a voting member of the Producers Guild of America and BAFTA, and sits on several film festival committees with the goal of promoting diversity within the industry.
The event, which is also presented by Screencraft, starts at 7:30 PT/10:30 ET, so sit back, click the play button above — and enjoy the show!
Got a question for the panelists? You can also get involved by tweeting questions to the live panel — just use the hashtag #genrepanel and your question might get asked at the live event!
